YWAW Volunteer Executive Membership Election 2022
The Yes, We Are Winning Foundation (YWAW) is seeking to fill volunteer executive members positions in the organization.
Are you a volunteer of the YWAW and you would like to take your membership to a higher level of opportunities and responsibilities?
The YWAW foundation is looking to fill executive positions in the following offices:
1. General Secretary
2. Asst. Secretary
3. Financial Director
4. Asst. Financial Director
5. Project Director
6. Asst. Project Director
7. Media Director
8. PRO
9. Social Director
If you are Interested or you would like to nominate someone kindly complete the attached form:
Volunteering with the YWAW foundation is a great way to learn more about the amazing work that the team is doing every day. It is a wonderful way to stay connected to our charity and social services as well as the positive impacts we make on the society.
Volunteer Social Media Manager Job Description
Volunteer as a Social Media Manager and help keep the YWAW community up-to date and connected.
Time commitment: 5-6 hours a month Dates of service: Minimum of 2 years
Summary
We are seeking a volunteer Social Media Manager for the YWAW foundation to keep the YWAW updated on Current/relevant HR information and events.
During a regular week, you will promote the newsletter and other requested content by scheduling/posting social media posts 4-7 posts a week on our platforms Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Group. All the tasks are remote and can be done from anywhere with your computer.
The Executive Committee will meet remotely once a month. Our committee also likes to meet in person quarterly, and we will work with your schedule.
- Benefits:
Become visible in your local community. - Show case your marketing and creative talents.
Network with other professionals.
Stay updated with current events in the social community.
A great opportunity to move into leadership roles within the Chapter. Participate in YWAW’s Volunteer Recognition Event.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide social media posting assistance to the YWAW team. Posting all upcoming events and articles on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
- Prepare social media posts highlighting YWAW newsletter, YWAW partner events, volunteer opportunities and more.
- Grow social media base of followers by following best practices in social media.
- Create and maintain social media content calendar in conjunction with the event calendar.
- Work closely with the project director to promote YWAW content.
- Work with the YWAW Project 555 team to market the scholarship program on social media.
- Other tasks as requested by the President.
Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter with a good understanding of how
- to leverage these tools to build greater visibility for an organization.
Must be creative and have an interest in building online communities by helping - other people.
Excellent written communication skills.
Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please sign up through our Volunteer Interest Form with the following link: https://forms.gle/nuMzssLc6JMo4iVh9
For further enquiries please send email to admin@yeswearewinning.com.
Volunteer Financial DirectorJob Description
A financial director for a voluntary group plays a critical role on any group committee as a voluntary group financial director you will be responsible for these kinds of tasks.
Time commitment: 8-10 hours a month. Dates of service: Minimum of 2 years
Summary
Volunteer as a financial director
The financial director serves as the financial officer. If the organization has a finance committee, the Financial Director (FD) is its chairperson. The FD applies his knowledge of accounting to monitor finances, while directing the preparation of financial reports and summarizing the reports for the board.
The FD works with other board officers and the CEO to develop financial plans and prepare the organization’s budget. The FD reviews the annual audit and tax forms and presents the financial material to the board. Responsible for the efforts, results, and success of an organisation’s finance department. Provides financial advice and support to help senior executives make key decisions.
During a regular week, you will work closely with the project director to seek for funds and donations for our projects and to ma
Work with the Financial team to coordinate and document payments from volunteers, partners and sponsors and also increase the number of financial members by 100%
The Executive Committee will meet remotely once a month. Our committee also likes to meet in person quarterly, and we will work with your schedule.
Key role and responsibilities
Finance Volunteer Job Description
- Managing financial transactions both online and in person at the bank.
- Deal with internal & external financial queries
- Oversee, review, and adhere to the budgets for each business department
- Assist in company-wide budgetary planning
- Ensure that all of the company’s financial practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation
- Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans for the future
- Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed
- Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions
- Supervise financial assistants and other employees in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc.
- Prepare official reports on a monthly and annual basis.
- Seek out methods and practices to minimize financial risk.
- Contract auditing services to ensure financial monitoring is up-to-date
- Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and accountants
- Update and implement financial policies and procedures
- Maintain a policy manual for the finance department
- Work with human resources employees to secure candidates who will be an asset to the finance department
- Establish and implement a training program for new finance employees.
Benefits:
- The role provides an opportunity to engage with your local community, meet new people and to lead and be part of a vibrant and engaging local team.
- It also offers you a chance gain and develop professional skills and increase your employability by volunteering with a well-respected charity.
- Show case your professional and leadership skills.
- Network with other professionals.
- Stay updated with current events in the social community.
- A great opportunity to move into leadership roles within the team.
- Participate in YWAW’s Volunteer Recognition Event.
Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent mathematical and analysis skills
- Ability to lead departments and individuals
- Verbal and written communication skills to create reports and present them to others
- Knowledge of analysis and financial software
- Strong creative skills to develop new and innovative solutions
- Ability to create and deliver unbiased budget expectations for different departments
Requirements
- Accounting/Finance degree from an accredited school of business.
- At least one year of relevant work experience in accounting
- Strong analysis skills and proven knowledge and a high degree of spreadsheet skills.
- Prior experience or familiarity with NGO sector would be an advantage
- Prior international experience would be an advantage
- Computer skills in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to be flexible and prioritize projects and tasks effectively; self-starter; takes initiative
- Problem solver, able to identify needs, and develop solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, communicate and present complex issues in simplified ways
- Able to work within a team as well as independently and with limited supervision
- Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend
Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please sign up through our Volunteer Interest Form with the following link: https://forms.gle/nuMzssLc6JMo4iVh9 For further enquiries please send email to admin@yeswearewinning.com.
Volunteer Project Director Job Description
Volunteer as a Project Directorand help keep the YWAW community strategize and implement social and humanitarian services.
Time commitment: 7-8hours a month Dates of service: Minimum of 2 years
Summary
We are seeking a Project Director for the YWAW foundation who shall be responsible for overseeing all aspects of how a project is planned, unfolds and is managed. This includes developing an overview of the approach, assigning team members to various responsibilities, setting goals and developing timelines and ensuring all elements of a project are progressing on time and on budget as anticipated.
If something goes awry, a project administrator is responsible for troubleshooting issues, revamping timelines, giving status reports to higher-ups and making changes as necessary to ensure the project progresses. A project administrator may have more than one project assistant, particularly if multiple projects are managed simultaneously or if the project in question is ongoing and long-term in nature.
The Executive Committee will meet remotely once a month. Our committee also likes to meet in person quarterly, and we will work with your schedule.
Benefits:
- Become visible in your local community.
- Show case your marketing and creative talents.
- Network with other professionals.
- Stay updated with current events in the social community.
- A great opportunity to move into leadership roles within the Chapter. Participate in YWAW’s Volunteer Recognition Event.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conducting research, drafting reports, keeping project management tracking systems updated and fielding calls and managing correspondence from projectteam members.
- Handle administrative functions, such as planning meetings, performing outreach, tracking budgets and overseeing the minute details associated with complex task tracking. Project assistants may work in concert with project managers or other assistants to ensure smooth and timely project
- Devise and deliver a tailored development programme for volunteers who are interested in taking a lead role in their local area and becoming a Volunteer Organiser.
- Develop national strategies to market and promote the role of Volunteer Organisers, identifying geographical areas of greatest need and concentrating resources accordingly.
- Further develop partnerships with NGOs and other relevant organisations to promote the role of Volunteer Organiser regionally.
- Work with Regional Project Coordinators to identify potential volunteers who can help to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the programme on a local level and work with individuals to further develop their role.
- Coordinate the recording of information, training materials and events, ensuring a tangible record of activities undertaken, is available to the project management group.
- Network with a range of local organisations to promote and publicise the programme and developing good joint working relationships through regular contact.
- Maintain accurate records of recruitment, development and training and provide up to date information
Desirability
- Great interpersonal, networking, and rapport building skills with boards, community members, coworkers and volunteers.
- Ability to motivate, empower and successfully engage with people to encourage individuals to take lead
- Public speaking and presentation skills needed to perform training and information sessions.
- Experience working in the nonprofit sector preferred.
- Experience of working with Local Education Authorities.
- Hands-on experience with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter with a good understanding of how to leverage these tools to build greater visibility for an organization.
Must be creative and have an interest in building online communities by helping other people. - Excellent written communication skills.
- Experience of successfully delivering community projects that target young people and/or older people in the voluntary and community sector.
- Detailed knowledge and experience of volunteer development, training and support.
- Evidence of knowledge and experience of partnership and joint working involving schools and/or other voluntary or public sector bodies.
Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please sign up through our Volunteer Interest Form with the following link: https://forms.gle/nuMzssLc6JMo4iVh9
For further enquiries please send email to admin@yeswearewinning.com.
Volunteer Public Relations Officer (PRO) Job Description
Volunteer as a Public Relations Officerand help keep the YWAW community strategize and implement social and humanitarian services.
Time commitment: 10-15hours a month Dates of service: Minimum of 2 years
Summary
A PRO use a wide range of media to build and sustain a good image for a company, organisation or brand through planned publicity campaigns and PR activity.
What does a public relations officer do?
Public relations account executives are responsible for handling all aspects of planned publicity campaigns and PR activities.
Other tasks include:
- Planning publicity strategies and campaigns
- writing and producing presentations and press releases
- dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organisations
- organizing and attending promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits
- speaking publicly at interviews, press conferences and presentations
- providing clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress
- analysing media coverage
- commissioning or undertaking relevant market research
- liaising with clients, managerial and journalistic staff about budgets, timescales and objectives
- Depending on the employer, PR officers may also be required to carry out other, more general, marketing responsibilities. This can involve working on websites and social media and writing and/or producing presentations, reports, articles, leaflets, journals and brochures for both external and internal distribution.
- Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please sign up through our Volunteer Interest Form with the following link: https://forms.gle/nuMzssLc6JMo4iVh9. For further enquiries please send email to admin@yeswearewinning.com.
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